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Trudeau downplays Liberal divisions on Israel-Hamas war, NDP calls for firmer stance

Trudeau downplays Liberal divisions on Israel-Hamas war, NDP calls for firmer stance

OTTAWA — Diverse views in the Liberal party are a source of strength, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisted Thursday as questions persisted about caucus discord over the government's policy on the Israel-Hamas war.
RCMP form national co-ordination team in response to extortion schemes

RCMP form national co-ordination team in response to extortion schemes

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP says it has established a national team to help co-ordinate investigations and information sharing about extortion schemes targeting South Asian businesses in B.C., Alberta and Ontario.
Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'

WHISTLER, B.C. — Even after a second run, Prince Harry couldn't crack the 100km/h mark as he raced face-first down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., aboard a tiny skeleton sled. "I'm going to go again.
Yukon says there's no plan for Dawson City bridge, despite PM's comment

Yukon says there's no plan for Dawson City bridge, despite PM's comment

DAWSON CITY, Yukon — The Yukon government is pouring cold water on a suggestion by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that a bridge is being built across the Yukon River in Dawson City, after years of struggle to construct a sanctioned winter ice route.
B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

KELOWNA, B.C. — Winery owner Rolf de Bruin was well aware of the stakes as temperatures plunged to -24 C in Lillooet, B.C., in mid-January.
Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall

Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall

EDMONTON — Albertans will have to wait until the fall before they learn what the federal government thinks they should get if the province quits the Canada Pension Plan.
Prime minister and Manitoba premier announce $633M in health funding

Prime minister and Manitoba premier announce $633M in health funding

WINNIPEG — Manitoba and Ottawa announced a deal Thursday to infuse $633 million into the province's health system, much of which they say will go toward hiring more front-line workers and improving care for seniors.
Safety board calls for changes after deadly helicopter crash in Nunavut

Safety board calls for changes after deadly helicopter crash in Nunavut

OTTAWA — The Transportation Safety Board is calling for improvements to pilot training and aircraft equipment after an investigation into a deadly helicopter crash in Nunavut.
Two women killed, one critically injured in stabbing attack west of Montreal

Two women killed, one critically injured in stabbing attack west of Montreal

VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que. — Two women were killed and a third was critically injured in a stabbing attack Thursday in a condo tower west of Montreal, provincial police said. Sgt.
'Economic reconciliation': Mi'kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants

'Economic reconciliation': Mi'kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants

OTTAWA — A corporation co-owned by 13 Mi'kmaw communities is investing in new battery plants with Nova Scotia Power in what both parties are calling a step toward reconciliation. The project, announced Thursday by Wskijinu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd.